12 – Day tour from Tangier: Blue city, Desert & Marrakech

Upon your arrival at Tangier airport, our driver will be there to meet you and take you to your accommodation in the city. Depending on the time you arrive, you might have the opportunity to visit the old Medina of Tangier and the Hercules Caves. After that, you’ll be transferred to your accommodation, where you’ll spend the first night of your 12-day Tangier tour.

In the morning, we’ll depart from Tangier heading toward the Blue city of Chefchaouan, admiring the magnificent landscapes as we travel through the charming Rif Mountains. On our way to Chefchaouan, we will make a stop at Aqchour waterfalls to explore the this charming waterfalls and enjoy its breathtaking landscapes. Afterward, we continue to Chefchaouan, known as Morocco’s blue pearl.

Upon arrival in Chefchaouan, enjoy a guided city tour with visits to the Spanish mosque, walk through the bustling streets of the old Medina of Chefchaouan, and make a visit to a local cooperative for handcrafts (optional).  Finally, you will be transferred to your accommodation where you’ll spend the night marveling the silence of the city.

On the second day of our 12 Days Tangier Tour, we will leave the Blue city of Chefchaouan and drive to Volubilis through Ouazane, enjoying the marvelous sceneries along the journey. Arriving in Volubilis, we will explore the Roman ruins and learn about the archaeological site, a UNESCO world heritage site.

Following that, we will continue to the city of Meknes, founded in the 17th century and is regarded as one of Morocco’s four imperial cities. Following lunch, we stroll around the ancient walls of the Medina, Bab Mansour, and explore Moulay Ismail’s Mausoleum. Following our trip to Meknes, we will head straight to Fez where you’ll spend the third night of your 12 days Tangier tour at your Riad.

After breakfast at your Riad in Fes, Begin your full day tour  of Fes with your local guide, visiting Al Qaraouine University, the oldest university in the world, before moving on to the old medina of Fes, strolling through its narrow alleyways. Afterward, make a stop at Madrassa Bouaanania, one of the most ancient educational schools in Fes, and then visit Attarine Madrasa. 

Afterwards, visit Chouary tanneries, where leather is used for crafting clothes, bags, and shoes. After that, proceed with your full day sightseeing tour of Fes. In the late afternoon, explore Batha museum and Moulay Idriss Mausoleum, the founder of Fes.  Afterwards, drive to Borj Bord for a panoramic view of the city and then transfer you to your accommodation where you’ll spend the night.

Leaving Fes and heading towards the Sahara Desert of Merzouga, taking in incredible sceneries along the way. Our first stop will be in Ifrane, known as Morocco’s “Little Switzerland,” where you’ll see the famous sculptural Atlas lion. Next, we’ll journey through Cedar Forest of Azrou, Morocco’s largest Forest, where you can snap photos with Barbary monkeys.

We’ll then cross the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Midelt, the “Apple Capital,” for lunch. Continuing on via Tizi N Talghamt, Stopping for some lovely pictures of the Atlas Mountains covered by snow and then drive to Aoufous, where you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the Ziz Valley, home to some of the most beautiful oases in Morocco.

Later, we’ll arrive in Arfoud, “The Date Capital,” where you can visit one of the fossil museums before heading to the amazing Sahara Desert of Merzouga through the rocky desert. 

Arriving in Merzouga, Set off on a camel ride adventure across the alluring dunes of Erg Chebbi. Stopping to watch sunset before arriving at your desert camp where you’ll spend a magical night under stars. 

Our camp hosts will wake you up in the morning to see a lovely sunrise over the dunes of Merzouga before starting your day tour. First, visit Hassi lbeid oasis and  meet nomads families living behind the dunes to learn about their lifestyle, experience Berber Pizza, and visit  Khamlia to learn about Gnawa culture and listen to their music.

Following lunch at a local restaurant in Khamlia, we head to Hassi lbeid for leisure activities like Buggy, Quads, or sandboarding. If interested,  In the late afternoon, we will take you to your accommodation riad where you can spend the night enjoying the peaceful atmosphere.

Following a fantastic breakfast at your riad, we depart from the desert and head towards the historic city of Rissani. We stop by Moulay Ali Cherif Mausoleum before exploring the bustling souks of Rissani on foot. After that, continue your trip towards Todra Gorges and enjoy the magnificent sceneries alon the journey.

Stop at Fezna, where you can visit Khetarat, an old system of Irrigation used by Berbers to water their farms. Continuing  yout trip through Tourog and Melaab. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to visit a Berber House belonging to a local Berber family. During your visit, you can try Henna or Moroccan Tattoo and try on a Berber wedding dress (Free and optional).

After that, we make our way to Todra Gorges, enjoying the wonderful views along the journey, appreciating the impressive oasis of Tinghir; as we reach Todra Gorges, we stroll through its breathtaking canyon. Following a delicious lunch at the heart of the gorges, we continue towards Dades Gorges, enjoying the charming views on our journey. Arriving at Dades Gorges, take  in a scenic drive along the curvy road of Tisadrine and the rock formation known as ”Monkey Fingers”. In the late afternoon, you’ll be transferred to your accommodation where you’ll spend the night in Dades Valley.

After a warm breakfast at your kasbah in Dades Gorges, we will journey to Kalaa M’gouna, known as the rose city and then take the road of 1000 kasbahs admiring palm groves along the way. Arriving Skoura where you’ll visit the kasbah of Ameridile; one of the oldest kasbahs in the regions, offering plenty of enjoyment for your journey.

Upon arrival in Ouarzazate visit Taourirt Kasbah and Film Studio of Ouarzazate before heading to Ait Ben Haddou, soaking the best landscapes along the way. Stop for a visit at Ait Ben Haddou, UNESCO world heriatge site and where movies have been shot like Gladiator, Game of Thrones and  The Mummy.

Following that, drive to Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains, enjoy a panoramic view over the Tizi N Tichka pass 2260 meters. Late afternoon, we arrive in the vibrant city of Marrakech, drop you off at your accommodation where you’ll spend the night.

In the morning, you will explore Marrakech on a fulll day sightseeing tour of the city with your local tour guide, walk around Marrakech, known as “the red city of Morocco” we’ll start by visiting  Majorelle Gardens, Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, and Bahia Palace.

After exploring the old Medina of Marrakech, take a stroll through its bustling streets, and then head to Souk Semmarine. Afterward, drive to Djamaa Lfna square where you will enjoy watching various fun activities such as snake charmers, musicians, and storytellers. following that, you will be taken to your Riad accommodation where you will spend the night.

After breakfast at your Riad in Marrakech, we continue 12-day Tangier tour heading to the coastal city of Essaouira for a relaxing and tranquil experience. On the way, we’ll pass through Chichaoua, known for its beautiful Argan trees. Stop to visit a cooperative on the way to Essaouira, admiring the greatest sceneries along the way. Stopping at the harvesting goats on the road to Essaouira for some amazing photographs.

Arriving in Essaouira, enjoy a tour of Essaouira by visiting the old Medina of Essaouira; walk along its lovely beaches, visit Essaouira port and enjoy lunch by the beache. Late afternoon, transfer you to your accommodation where you’ll spend the night.

After a delicious breakfast at your Hotel in Essaouira, we will drive to Casablanca, marveling the beautiful sceneries along the way. We will visit Hassan II Mosque, Africa’s second largest mosque. Then,  explore Casablanca’s historic Medina before continuing on to Rabat, Morocco’s capital city, where you visit the Hassan Tower, Mohamed V’s Mausoleum and Oudaya Kasbah. Late afternoon, stroll around Chellah’s bustling Souks. Next, take you to Rabat beach for a sunset view and then transfer you to your Hotel where you’ll spend the night.

Today is the last day of your 12 day Tangier tour, After breakfast at your accommodation in Rabat,  drive toward Tangier stopping at Assilah, one of the best Coastal cities in Morocco, make a visit to the old Medina of Assilah. Following that, continue to Tangier enjoying the coastal views along the Atlantic ocean. Upon arrival in Tangier visit Hercules caves and Cape Spartel before transferring your to your accommodation or the airport in Tangier concluding your 12 days Tangier tour with amazing memories.